Doomben (QLD) – Soft 5
R1 – 1110m 2YO Maiden Plate
Tricky opener with limited exposed form and plenty of first starters. Kickup Rocky returns off a break with a solid trial and looks ready to fire fresh. Monarchal showed ability on debut and can improve, while Spirit Falls and Hellabeel both debut for strong stables and must be respected.
Selections:
4. Kickup Rocky (13) – $6.50
5. Monarchal (6) – $8.00
12. Spirit Falls (5) – $17.00
3. Hellabeel (3) – $14.00
R2 – 1110m BM68 Handicap
The form points strongly to the leading chances. Vivika was impressive first-up and looks ready to go one better. Exceloquent brings winning form into this, while Chantilly and Ave Cantare both have solid claims in a competitive sprint.
Selections:
2. Vivika (5) – $5.50
5. Exceloquent (6) – $5.50
6. Chantilly (4) – $10.00
8. Ave Cantare (2) – $18.00
R3 – 2040m Maiden Plate
Empress Aspen has been knocking on the door and looks well placed to break through. Shark Park is consistent and can figure again, while Promises Made and Oakfield Galaxy both bring solid form into this and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections:
10. Empress Aspen (6) – $2.35
9. Shark Park (2) – $8.00
11. Promises Made (8) – $9.50
3. Oakfield Galaxy (3) – $23.00
R4 – 2040m Open Handicap
Zoology impressed with a strong win last start and has a great record at the track. Just Flying drops into a suitable race and can challenge, while Kairos Louie and That’s Molly both have claims in an open contest.
Selections:
- Zoology (1) – $4.20
- Just Flying (5) – $3.60
- Kairos Louie (3) – $9.50
- That’s Molly (2) – $8.00
R5 – 1200m Maiden Handicap
Valencia Roc resumes and looks well placed in this company. Yoweri has trialled well and can run a big race fresh, while Bon Vader and Lady Soprano both have upside and can surprise.
Selections:
4. Valencia Roc (3) – $5.00
5. Yoweri (12) – $4.80
- Bon Vader (8) – $3.10
- Lady Soprano (1) – $21.00
R6 – 1640m Class 5 Handicap
Laridae has been racing consistently and looks a strong chance again. Retainer is chasing a hat-trick and has to be respected, while Nails Murphy and Battleton can both feature with the right run.
Selections:
9. Laridae (1) – $3.40
8. Retainer (4) – $9.50
- Nails Murphy (7) – $3.90
- Battleton (2) – $13.00
R7 – 1200m F&M Class 3 Plate
Looks a race dominated by the top chances. Mercurial Lady brings strong form and is the one to beat, while Acapulco Girl, Zoufani and Pocketmoney all have claims in a competitive lineup.
Selections:
5. Mercurial Lady (2) – $2.25
- Acapulco Girl (1) – $8.50
- Zoufani (9) – $5.00
- Pocketmoney (8) – $13.00
R8 – 1200m CG&E Class 3 Plate
Dark Arts comes off a strong win and looks well placed again from a good draw. Climactic is improving and can feature, while Superhero has claims stepping back in trip.
Selections:
7. Dark Arts (2) – $4.20
6. Climactic (8) – $7.50
12. Superhero (6) – $16.00
R9 – 1350m BM70 Handicap
Kinross Lane was excellent first-up and looks primed to go on with it from the inside draw. Cool Panels brings strong recent form, while Ratenotice continues to improve and has to be included.
Selections:
11. Kinross Lane (1) – $3.50
7. Cool Panels (4) – $13.00
16. Ratenotice (10) – $9.00
